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    • March 21, 2012 at 7:14 pm #5223
      Avatarslueth
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      Lynda

       

      Ouachita Challenge will be completed in a couple of weeks.  After that I want to train for the Dairyland Dare 300K (8/11/12), but incorporate the Kickapoo Kicker 200K (6/23/12) with the training plan.  I know there are some plans out there that do this.  Which one of your plans would be well suited for the Dairyland Dare, but would be able to incorporate the other race within the overall plan?

       

      Thanks for the help.

    • March 22, 2012 at 8:41 am #6756
      AvatarLynda
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      What is your estimated finish time range for both races?

      Lynda

    • March 22, 2012 at 9:36 pm #6759
      Avatarslueth
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      I have done a several century rides and feel pretty confident on the 200k of 8 to 9 hours.  Never done a 300k but would guess 12 to 13 hours.  Maybe a little longer beings I am venturing into uncharted terratory for me regardng endurance.

    • March 23, 2012 at 9:28 am #6762
      AvatarLynda
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      The  100 Mile Mountain Bike Race – Personal Record Plan plan would be best suited for the Dairyland Dare 300k.

      Start the plan 5/14/12

      Kickapoo Kicker 200K (6/23/12) race week falls on week #5 of the plan. Do the race on 6/23 and take 6/24 off.

      Also KK200k race week:On Wednesday do only 2 intervals instead of 3. On Thursday drop the intervals and do a 60 min recovery ride instead.  On Friday miss out the strength training session. 

      After KK200k take several recovery days then get back on plan when you feel ready to train. Drop any missed sessions and continue with the plan as-is.

      Lynda

    • March 24, 2012 at 9:23 pm #6765
      Avatarslueth
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      Lynda

       

      When the plan indicates MTB…Do I?  Or do I actually do a road ride for the same duration with the same focus for the workout?

       

      Also…I am considering whether I want to buy a power meter.  I know it is not a necessity, but is the benefit power training worth the expense?  As is with all, time is tight and I want to make sure I get the most benefits from the workouts.  For those that have converted to power training, they indicate that what you can gain in one season with power is like two or three seasons without.  True?

       

      Thanks for all your help.

    • March 24, 2012 at 9:23 pm #6766
      Avatarslueth
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      Lynda

       

      When the plan indicates MTB…Do I?  Or do I actually do a road ride for the same duration with the same focus for the workout?

       

      Also…I am considering whether I want to buy a power meter.  I know it is not a necessity, but is the benefit power training worth the expense?  As is with all, time is tight and I want to make sure I get the most benefits from the workouts.  For those that have converted to power training, they indicate that what you can gain in one season with power is like two or three seasons without.  True?

       

      Thanks for all your help.

    • March 26, 2012 at 9:09 am #6768
      AvatarLynda
      Keymaster

      When the plan indicates MTB do a road ride with the same duration and intensity.

      Power meter training is very much worth the expense, especially for road training/racing/riding.

      Athletes who look at their data, download their files, study power numbers and put energy into learning gain watts quickly. A tool is only as useful as its user.

      Lynda

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